04/01/2026
Today was a solid 2.5 call kind of day… because apparently we like to keep things interesting 😎
Call #215 – 6:18 AM
Nothing like starting the morning with a little adrenaline instead of coffee. Crews responded to a vehicle accident on the ramp from Watts Hill to Route 422 East (Ebensburg exit). Two vehicles decided to meet in a classic T-bone style at the bottom of the hill.
Good news:
• No injuries
• No entrapment
• No confinement
Just some debris, fluids on the roadway, and a reminder that gravity + hills + intersections = bad decisions. One lane of traffic was maintained while crews cleaned up. Citizens’ Ambulance checked out both drivers (no transports), PSP handled the scene, and Martin Diesel Repair & Towing handled the tow and as always quickly restored traffic to normal and cleaned up the mess. Teamwork makes the dream work.
Call #216 – 10:26 AM
Crews were dispatched to a senior living facility in White Township for what we professionally classify as a “culinary mishap”… also known as “someone got distracted and the food fought back.”
Crews found a light haze of smoke and quickly ventilated the building. No harm done, just a little extra “flavor” added to the morning.
Call #216.5 – The Half Call
While wrapping up, 911 notified First Assistant Chief Ron Moreau of a transformer arcing in Indiana Borough. Crews started heading that way, ready for round three…
…and then got the update:
Indiana Borough Police had just cleared their line at the coffee shop, caffeine secured, and arrived on scene—only to find Penelec already handling the issue. ☕🚓
Fire units were cancelled and returned to service, slightly disappointed they didn’t get to play with more tools.
All in all, a productive 2.5 calls—no injuries, quick work by all agencies, and only one meal harmed in the process.
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